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Broncos training camp sees injuries to key players on Day 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:34 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Broncos training camp sees injuries to key players on Day 5

Summary

The Denver Broncos conducted a significant practice in fully padded gear on August 5, 2026, marking the longest session of training camp so far. However, the team faced setbacks as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left practice early with an injury, joining fellow offensive player Courtland Sutton, who received rest days. The Broncos defense, particularly the front seven, dominated the practice, creating issues for the offense, which was missing several key players. Defensive tackle DJ Jones expressed confidence in the team's depth and potential to set a new team sack record this season.

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Status Watch

•Jaylen Waddle left practice early with an injury.
•Courtland Sutton took consecutive rest days.
•Broncos defense dominated despite offensive absences.
•DJ Jones believes the team can break the NFL sack record.
•Malcolm Roach is positioned to take over a key role in defense.

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11:34 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 5 News and Notes

What they're saying

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Today was one of the more important practices of training camp. It was another fully padded practice, but the intensity was ramped up, and they had their longest practice session thus far. Unfortunately, for the third straight day, another Broncos starter left practice early with an injury, and today it was wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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